Aj's Casuals

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

The Heirs of the Benefit Cosmetics Empire Share the Tips They Learned From Their Mom

Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson are living your best life. The sisters are the daughters and nieces of Benefit Cosmetics's founding duo Jean and Jane Ford. Now

You're Probably Washing Your Lingerie the Wrong Way

Find out how to care for your delicates to ensure they remain like new.

6 Things I Wish I'd Known About Lingerie Before I Started Buying It

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

Admiring the Game Design in Hyper-Casuals

Some may argue that hyper-casual is probably one of the easiest genres to analyse when it comes to game design. Some may argue that hyper-casuals aren’t worth analyzing because it’s a trend that will die soon. I beg to differ, and I wonder who are these people and why do they argue so much? I don...

Opportunity Exists for Fast Casuals to Boost Lunch Sales

We already know that fast-casual chains’ sales growth outpaces that of its industry counterparts, but data taken from Technomic’s recently published Value & Pricing Consumer Trend Report along …

Hot Concepts: Fast casual, fresh and made from scratch

Four-unit Velvet Taco is known for its globally inspired tacos; red velvet cake; and to-go sales of the whole, rotisserie back door chicken with sides. People want to see their…Read MoreHot Concepts: Fast casual, fresh and made from scratch

9 Stylist Secrets for Casual, Comfortable Spaces

Styling secrets to help you add plenty of elements so that your rooms throw off a casual, comfy vibe that cheers you and guests.

Let’s get casual… Guest post by Lavanya Krishnamurthy

In this guest post, Lavanya Krishnamurthy explores the use of a casual tone in documentation as a way to give users a sense of having a conversation with the author. She presents several easy techniques for implementing a casual tone, and also notes the potential tradeoffs this approach can have.

How casual acquaintances promote a sense of belonging and better health

Casual relationships have several benefits, according to researchers who've studied them.

Casual Observations On Having A Toe Amputated

The following are some casual musings from a former patient who had one of his toes removed. Hopefully you find them as entertaining as we do!

Deciding what smart casual dressing means takes some brains [opinion]

Does smart casual require we bring academic transcripts? Perhaps pin them to our chests or randomly pull them from our pockets when the conversation lags?

10 Pieces Of Clothing Every Guy Must Have

These styles and trends should be staples in your closet.

What Do You Really Mean When You Say ‘Basic Bitch’?

Pumpkin-spice season is just an excuse for casual misogyny.